McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Chicken teriyaki subway — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and chicken teriyaki subway
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B2; however, chicken teriyaki subway has more vitamin B1 and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 49% higher.
- Chicken teriyaki subway has 8 times less saturated fat than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4.008g of saturated fat, while chicken teriyaki subway has 0.505g.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and SUBWAY, sweet onion chicken teriyaki sub on white bread with lettuce, tomato and sweet onion sauce.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more IronIron | +58.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1063.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
10.91 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
22.54 g
Water:
62.4 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +387.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~22.54g
~equal in
Other
~1.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.505 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.642 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.831 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +554.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
13.77 g
Sucrose:
0.79 g
Glucose:
2.23 g
Fructose:
2.39 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.65 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +12.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +259.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.8% |
~equal in
Fructose
~2.39g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.11µg | 49% |
| Selenium | 15.4µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.64mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 0.505g | 16% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 2.37g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.655mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.52mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 0.642g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.273mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 142mg | 6% |
| Starch | 13.77g | 6% | |
| Protein | 14.1g | 10.91g | 6% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 305mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.831g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 5.063mg | 4% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 155kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 139mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 285mg | 2% |
| Folate | 56µg | 58µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 22.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 21.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 6.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 2.39g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.717g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken teriyaki subway contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken teriyaki subway is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.503g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken teriyaki subway is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.